Marine Industry News’ collection of articles about developments with marine technology – keep track of new products and innovations designed to keep the industry up to date and leading the charge.
Feadship has launched the 59.5-metre Project 713, the Dutch shipyard’s first vessel to carry solar cells for auxiliary power generation. Feadship says that the launch of Project 713 represents a step towards its goal of being climate-neutral by 2030. The superyacht follows recent Feadship launches, including the 84.2m hybrid superyacht Obsidian and Project 821, a […]
Man-overboard technology is an area that’s attracting increasing attention in the marine industry, says MARSS. The company – which terms itself a ‘global technology innovator’ – is actively pursuing the creation of an automated man-overboard system designed with the cruise industry in mind, and it’s been working on the solution for 14 years. It says […]
It’s hard to miss stories about savvy navvy. This is the company with headlines that include ‘record growth‘ and crowdfunding targets repeatedly blown through. Its route into boat navigation systems has been quite the journey over the last seven years. Oh yes, and also last week. Opening its doors to investors via Seedrs last Tuesday […]
MB92 Group, a superyacht refit and repair company with shipyards in Barcelona and La Ciotat, has introduced The Bridge. According to Rubén Carmona, IT & digitalisation director, this is a ‘pivotal milestone’ in the company’s digitalisation strategy. It’s a digital client platform designed to streamline operations and consolidate crucial project data. The company says that this means clients […]
Brunswick Corporation has partnered with Apex.AI, a specialist in embedded software technology and middleware solutions. The collaboration will integrate the company’s Apex.Grace and Apex.Ida products with Brunswick’s continued advancements in its autonomous solutions ecosystem as part of its ACES (Autonomy, Connectivity, Electrification, Shared Access) strategy. Brunswick says the software from Apex.AI will support the integration […]
UK marina group MDL Marinas has partnered with marine digitalisation firm Falco and its marina management software provider Havenstar to trial smart marina technology at its popular Hamble Point Marina at the mouth of the River Hamble. Connecting the marina office, staff and boaters digitally, the smart marina wireless technology works by detecting occupancy in real […]
MIN looks at the rise and usage of booking technologies and apps within smart marina. Like all industries, the maritime sector is increasingly under the influence of a technological shift, and the transformative power of digital solutions is coming to the fore in smart marinas. With the industry ushering in a younger generation of end […]
One Sea, the international association that promotes the implementation and creation of conditions needed for an automated and autonomous maritime transport system, has added two more new members. Following a period of significant growth in 2023, the association expanded its global footprint by welcoming Marine AI and Marautec as its newest members last month (January […]
Norwegian marine tech startup Orca, which develops marine co-pilot and navigation systems, has expanded its chart coverage in the Americas to cover the Canadian coastline and the Great Lakes. Orca’s navigation system is now available across the US and Canada. The Canadian updates to the chart coverage will be available to all Orca app users, […]
Scanstrut has created a short film series entitled Boat Building Heroes. The aim is to shine a spotlight on boat brands such as Boston Whaler, Chris Craft, Regulator, Grady-White, Formula, and many more. These industry giants embody excellence in technology, craftsmanship, and the pursuit of the ultimate customer experience, says Scanstut – which has won […]
Survival technology solutions provider Survitec has won the Safety4Sea Technology Award for its SMARR-TI (Safety Management and Rapid Response Technology Interface), an interactive safety management solution that allows crew to monitor and control their onboard fire safety systems within one integrated and easy-to-use solution. This accolade follows Survitec’s win in 2022 for its with Seahaven Advanced […]